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OUR  STATE  CAPITOI    II  I  USTRATED, 

itol  clustei  unusual  ass<  .  in  .1  |>cculiai  sense,  the  fountain 

head  iment.     Phe  pulse  ol  th<  s  through  tin-  legislative  arteries  that  center 

l  .-.» h  hall,  i  nificant  memories,      Phis  volume  is  intended  to 

ns  to  tin-  1     le  wiili  some  is  given  .»  brief  statenn 

I  relation  it  ma)  the  Capitol  .>>  .1  whole,      \ ml 

iftei  all,  onl>  the  mere  outlin  ilth  ol  sentiment  asso<  iated 

with  these  halls  mus  >.l  upon  this  outlin  1  10  feel  it  from  within,     Phe  heart  tint 

v-  it  not  will  i  the  inspiration  from  form  and  shape,  a  mere 

mortal  and  stone  regular!)  alread)   know   the  legend  ol 

this  hall,  tin*  story  ol  that  room,  who  again  eloquent  1  the  p.iM  sounding  through  them 

all,  <-\  i'ii  :  idan  important 

in  such  .1  volume  .i>  this  there  are  man)   fat  nmon  interest,  and  the  moat 

important  of  them  are  given 

■it  State  i  .  upon  land  purchased  ol  the  heirs  of  John  ll.un>>.  k. 

-t<>n.  t.  1    the  sum  to  the  Commonwealth, 

Ma)  n  the  pari  ol  the  t<  or's  Pasture,"  .is  it 

was- styled,  to  the  Commonwealth,  were  William  I  harles  Jarvis,  |ohn  I  mes,  William  Kustis, 

William  Little,  Phomas  Harrison  (Ira)  Otis  and  Pen     Morton,      Phe  agents  foi 

ting  the  State   Ho  tamed  in  the  deed  .is  follows:    Phomas   Dawes,   Kdward   Hutchinson 

ns  .md  Charles  Rulfinch,     Phe  arcl  rles   Uulfinch,  who  .ils,<  designed  the  National 

Capitol  .it  w  ashington,  1 1  I 

I'he  1  was  laid  mot  Samuel  Adams,  assisted   by    Paul   K 

Mastei   ol  the  Grand    1  Masons,      Phe  stone   was  drawn  to  the  spot   bj   fifteen  white  h< 

representing  the  numbei   ol  States  of  the  I  nion  at  tli.u   time,     Phe  building  is   1  ront  .  the 

it,  unhiding  dome,  is  no  feet  .  and  the  foundation  is  about  that  height  above  the  waters  ol  the  bay, 
rhe  donv  1  diametei  am  1  high,     Phc  original  cost  ol  the  building  was  estimated 

.It    s,    I 


By  action  of  the  Legislature  of  1867,  the  interior  of  the  building  was  almost  entirely  reconstructed 
at  an  expense,  including  furniture,  of  about  $250,000.  In  1868,  the  Senate  chamber  and  hall  of  the 
House  were  reseated,  at  an  expense  of  about  $6,000.  In  1881,  the  basement  was  improved  so  that 
numerous  office  rooms  and  other  accommodations  were  obtained.  In  1885,  a  passenger  elevator  was 
put  in  each  wing.  In  1888,  the  first  steps  were  taken  toward  the  "State  House  Extension,"  by  the 
taking  of  the  necessary  land  for  the  site.  In  1889,  a  bill  was  passed  providing  for  the  construction  of 
this  "  Extension"  by  three  commissioners  at  an  expense  of  not  over  $2,500,000.  Messrs.  John  D.  Long, 
William  Endicott,  Jr.,  and  Benjamin  D.  Whitcomb  were  appointed  commissioners.  Messrs.  Brigham 
&  Spofford,  of  Boston,  were  selected  as  architects,  and  continued  in  charge  of  the  work  until  their 
dissolution  in  March,  1892,  since  which  time  Mr.  Charles  Brigham,  senior  member  of  the  former  firm, 
has  been  in  charge  of  the  work.  Governor  Ames  laid  the  corner-stone  of  the  new  edifice  with 
appropriate  ceremonies,  December  21,  1889. 

The  chief  objects  of  interest  in  and  about  the  State  House  are  as  follows  :  — The  colors  of  the 
Regiments  and  Batteries  of  Massachusetts  which  served  during  the  war  of  the  Rebellion,  and  which  are 
placed  in  Doric  Hall ;  the  statue  of  Washington,  and  in  front  thereof  fac  similes  of  the  memorial  stones 
of  the  Washington  family  in  the  parish  church  at  Brington,  England ;  the  statue  of  Webster,  by  Powers, 
on  the  east  of  the  main  entrance ;  and  the  statue  of  Horace  Mann,  by  Miss  Stebbins,  on  the  west.  In 
the  Senate  chamber  are  portraits  of  many  of  the  former  Governors  of  the  State  and  Colony ;  also, 
several  interesting  relics  of  the  War  of  the  Revolution. 

Under  the  clock  opposite  the  desk  of  the  Speaker  of  the  House  is  the  famous  "  Codfish,"  which 
was  presented  by  Mr.  John  Rowe,  then  a  member  from  Boston,  March  17,  1784,  to  symbolize  the 
important  part  then  taken  by  the  cod  fishery  in  the  industries  of  Massachusetts. 

In  the  following  representations  of  the  interior,  the  spectator  is  asked  to  enter  by  the  main  entrance 
and  then  to  visit  the  rooms  on  the  west  wing  in  order;  then  to  descend  to  Doric  Hall  and,  in  similar 
manner,  visit  the  rooms  in  the  east  wing,  beginning  on  his  right. 

A.  M.  BRfDGMAN,  Editor. 


THE    STATE    HOUSE. 


DORIC  HALL. 

This  hall  has  seen  varied  gatherings,  but  none  of  greater  interest  than  that  of  April  17,  1861.  On 
that  day,  the  first  volunteer  company  of  the  whole  country,  during  the  late  War  of  the  Rebellion, 
assembled  here,  chose  its  officers,  received  overcoats  from  the  government  and  in  an  hour  and  a  half 
from  the  time  of  assembling  was  on  its  way  to  the  front.  The  story,  in  more  detail,  is  as  follows  :  In 
Cambridge,  in  i860,  had  been  formed  a  company  of  "Wide  Awakes"  to  help  elect  President  Lincoln. 
Hon.  J.  M.  S.  Williams,  congressman  from  that  district,  promised  them  that  if  they  would  keep  up  their 
organization  they  could  go  to  Washington  to  see  Lincoln  inaugurated,  but  the  United  States  govern- 
ment forbade  the  assembling  of  such  bodies  at  the  national  capital.  During  the  dark  days  of  February, 
1 86 1,  several  of  the  company  agreed  to  volunteer  if  they  were  needed,  and,  on  the  14th  of  February, 
several  of  them  signed  an  agreement  to  that  effect.  First  on  the  list  was  the  name  of  John  Kinnear,  now 
assistant  door-keeper  of  the  House.  In  the  first  week  in  March,  he,  with  a  few  others,  visited  the  State 
House  and  personally  tendered  their  services  to  Governor  Andrew.  He  advised  them  that  there  was  no 
immediate  need  of  their  services  and  that  they  return  to  Cambridge,  whence  he  would  summon  them  if 
necessary.  Then  came  the  news  of  the  breaking  out  of  rebellion.  They  at  once  visited  the  State 
House,  finding  the  Governor  and  Council  in  session.  Governor  Andrew  told  them  to  return  to 
Cambridge  and  that  they  would  receive  orders  in  an  hour.  They  returned  and  the  orders  speedily 
reached  them.  Then,  again,  they  hastened  to  the  State  House,  many  of  their  members  leaving  their  work 
and  throwing  their  tools  into  the  street.  Reaching  the  State  House,  they  assembled  in  Doric  Hall, 
ninety-seven  of  them.  In  a  small  adjoining  room  they  chose  officers,  electing  fames  Prentice  Richard- 
son, now  of  Texas,  as  captain.  They  first  went  to  the  Old  Colony  station,  but  were  soon  ordered  to  the 
"S.  R.  Spaulding,"  where  they  embarked  for  Fortress  Morjroe.  They  were  first  assigned  to  the  Fifth 
regiment,  but  were  soon  transferred  to  the  Third,  becoming  Ccmpary  C.  This  was,  without  doubt,  the 
first  volunteer  company  of  the  late  war.  It  is  a  matter  of  history  that  this  prompt,  loyal  and  general 
response  of  this  company,  in  contrast  with  the  scattering  returns  from  more  pretentious  organizations, 
did  much  to  encourage  the  State  authorities  and  "the  great  war  Governor." 

In  this  hall  lay,  in  state,  the  body  of  Charles  Sumner,  Sunday,  March  15,  1874,  where  it  was  viewed 
by  a  multitude  as  vast  as  time  would  allow. 

In  this  hall  gathered  the  "Army  of  the  Unemployed,"  February  20,  1894,  whence  they  were 
removed  by  detachments  of  the  district  and  P>oston  police,  but  without  violence.  They  had  just  been 
addressed  on  the  Capitol  steps  by  Governor  Greenhalge. 

This  view  is  taken  from  the  main  entrance.  In  the  distance  are  the  cannon  commemorative  of  the 
battles  of  Lexington  and  Concord,  the  battle  flags  of  the  Rebellion  and,  in  the  midst  of  all,  the  statue 
of  Washington. 


FROM    DORIC    HALL   LOOKING   TO    WESTERN    STAIRWAY. 
Busl  of  Lincoln  on  the  left ;  bust  of  Washington  and  Kail's  statue  of  Governor  Andrew  on  the  right. 


ROOM    D.  — COMMITTEES    ON    MILITARY    AFFAIRS    AND    ON    STATE   HOUSE. 


ROOM    OF   THE    GOVERNOR'S    STATF 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE  ADJUTANT  GENERAL. 

The  drum  in  the  center  was  carried  at  the  battle  of  Lexington,  April  ig,  177S)  by  William  Dimon.  Underneath  it,  in  the  frame,  is 
a  photograph  of  a  letter  indicating  that  John  Hancock  was  manifesting  his  independent  and  patriotic  spirit  some  time  before  he  affixed  his  name  to 
the  Declaration  of  Independence.  It  is  as  follows:  —"Salem,  Aug.  1st,  1774.  Sir,  I  am  directed  by  His  Excellency  the  Captain  General  to 
acquaint  you  that  he  has  no  further  service  for  you  as  Captain  of  the  Governor's  Company  of  Cadets,  and  you  are  hereby  dismissed  from  the 
command.  I  am,  sir,  your  most  obedient  humble  servant,  Thos.  Fletcher,  Sec.  To  the  Hon.  Mr.  Hancock."  On  the  other  side  of  the  drum 
in  view  is  a  very  similar  one  that  was  carried  at  the  battle  of  Bunker  Hill,  June  17,  1775,  by  Thomas  Scott. 


PRIVATE  OFFICE  OF  THE  ADJUTANT  GENERAL. 


ROOM    OF    PENSION    RECORDS. 


OFFICE    OF    THE    SECRETARY    OF    STATE. 


PRIVATE  OFFICE  OF  THE  SECRETARY  OF  THE  COMMONWEALTH. 

In  this  room  are  the  charters  of  the  "  Colony  of  Massachusetts  Bay"  and  of  the  "Province  of  the 
Massachusetts  Bay  in  New  England."  The  Colony  charter,  which  is  dated  March  4,  1628,  and  was 
brought  over  in  1630  by  John  Winthrop,  is  not  seen  in  the  picture.  It  is  in  four  rolls,  each  about  thirty 
inches  long,  and  appended  to  it  is  the  great  seal  of  England.  The  Province  charter  is  seen  in  the 
picture  upon  the  wall  nearest  the  desk.  This  was  granted  by  William  and  Mary  in  1691,  and  was 
brought  over  by  Sir  William  Pitt  in  1692.  It  is  comprised  of  five  rolls  of  parchment,  beautifully 
engrossed  and  with  an  elaborately  engraved  border.  Further  along  on  the  same  wall  is  the  explanatory 
charter,  so  called,  granted  by  King  George  in  1726.  This  is  on  a  single  sheet  of  parchment,  to  which 
is  appended  the  great  seal. 

The  portrait  over  the  desk  is  that  of  Hon.  Henry  B.  Peirce,  Secretary  of  State,  1876- 1890. 


ROOM    OF    THE    RECORDS    OF   CORPORATIONS. 


ROOM    OF   THE    STATE    ARCHIVES. 


ROOM  A.  — COMMITTEES    ON    MANUFACTURES,  AND  ON  PUBLIC  CHARITABLE  INSTITUTIONS. 


ROOM    B.  —  COMMITTEE    ON    PROBATE    AND    INSOLVENCY 


ROOM    NO.  8.  — COMMITTEES    ON    HOUSE    JUDICIARY    AND    ON    JOINT    JUDICIARY. 


ROOM    NO.    10.  — COMMITTEE   ON   RAILROADS. 

In  this  room  were  usually  fought  the  great  railroad  contests  of  the  State,  between  opposing  counsel,  until  the 

general  railroad  law  of  1872  did  away  with  most  of  them. 


ROOM    OF  THE  SPEAKER    OF    THE    HOUSE. 


ANTE-ROOM   OF   THE    EXECUTIVE    CHAMBER. 


THE    EXECUTIVE   CHAMIER. 


MEMENTOES   OF  THE   REBELLION. 

Three  of  these  flags  were  the  regimental  colors  of  the  old  Sixth  Massachusetts,  the  other, 
surmounted  by  an  eagle,  was  the  gift  to  Massachusetts  of  three  hundred  citizens  of  Baltimore. 

The  portrait  beneath  the  flags  is  that  of  the  famous  "war  Governor"  of  Massachusetts,  John 
A.  Andrew. 

"THIS    DRUM 

Was  carried  and  beat  by  Henry  J.  White,  a  drummer  in  Co.  i  when  the  6th  Regt.  Mass.  Vol.  Mil. 
marched  through  Baltimore  on  the  19th  of  April,  1861.  At  nearly  eighty  years  of  age,  having  been 
a  drummer  in  the  Massachusetts  militia  sixty-seven  years,  he  came,  Nov.  17,  1882,  from  Haverhill 
to  the  State  House  and  presented  it  to  the  Governor  to  be  hung  in  the  executive  chamber  with  the  flags 
of  the  6th  Regt." 

"  This  musket  was  carried  by 

CHARLES    A.    TAYLOR, 

Co.  D,  Sixth  Mass.  Inf.,  who  fell  in  the  march  through  Baltimore,  April  19,  186 1.  It  had  been  fired  and 
the  ramrod  was  lost,  probably  while  reloading.  It  was  found  in  an  adjacent  house,  given  to  Wilson 
post  1,  G.  A.  R.,  of  Baltimore,  who  presented  it  to  the  6th  Regiment  Association.  At  Lowell,  April  19, 
1 88 1,  the  Association  presented  it  to  the  State,  and  His  Excellency  Gov.  Long  received  it  in  the 
following  words:  — 

'I  thank  the  Association  for  this  gift  through  me  to  the  Commonwealth.  I  will  hang  it  in  the 
executive  chamber.  Ladd  and  Whitney  have  their  monument  here ;  Needham  lies  in  the  beautiful 
cemetery  at  Lawrence ;  Taylor,  who  joined  the  regiment  at  Boston,  just  on  the  eve  of  its  departure,  his 
residence  untold,  his  friends  unnamed,  now  sleeping  in  an  unknown  grave  and  having  no  monument 
hitherto  shall  have  one  now  in  this  musket  which  he  carried,  and  which  shall  henceforth  adorn  the  walls 
of  the  Governor's  room.  And  it  will  typify,  also,  that  for  which  Massachusetts  always  stands — the 
equality  and  equal  recognition  of  her  sons.  No  soldier  of  hers  is  so  humble,  so  friendless,  so  neglected, 
that  his  name  is  not  still  held  in  honor,  his  memory  kept,  and  his  services  gratefully  acknowledged.'  " 


THE   COUNCIL   CHAMBER. 
At  meetings  of  the  Council,  the  Governor  presides,  sitting  in  the  raised  chair,  with  the  Lieutenant  Governor  at  his  right. 


ROOM  OF  THE  PRIVATE  SECRETARY  OF  THE  GOVERNOR. 


ROOM    IN    WHICH    PETITIONS    FOR   PARDONS    ARE    HEARD    BY    THE    COMMITTEE   ON 

TARDONS    OF   THE   COUNCIL. 


ROOM   NO.  12.  — COMMITTEES    UN    EDUCATION,    AND    OX    PRINTING. 


STATE   LIBRARY. 

In  the  distance,  Portrait  of  Charles  Sumner  over  entrance  to  room  of  Secretary  of  Board  of  Education. 

Bust  of  Ex-Governor  Long  on  the  left.     Committee  on  libraries  meets  here. 


ROOM    OF   THE    SECRETARY    OF   THE    BOARD    OF    EDUCATION. 

This  is  just  west  of  the  library.     The  bust  on  the  right  is  that  of  Rev.  Charles  Brooks,  of  Medford,  who 

was,  more  than  any  other  one,  perhaps,  the  founder  of  our  present  normal  school  system,  in 

the  period  from   1835  to   1840. 


ROOM    NO.    i -v— COMMITTEES    ON    BANKS    AND    BANKING,    AND    ON    DRAINAGE. 


ROOM    NO.   14.  — COMMITTEES    ON    CITIES,  AND    ON   WATER    SUPPLY. 


ROOM    NO.    15.  — COMMITTEES    ON    TAXATION,    AND    ON    ELECTION    LAWS. 


ROOM    NO.   16.— COMMITTEES    ON    l'UKLIC    HEALTH,  AND    ON    HOUSE    ELECTIONS. 


THE  GREEN  ROOM. 

In  this  room  have  been  held  many  famous  meetings  connected  with  legislation.  The  principal 
party  caucuses  here  have  gathered.  Here  have  been  held  the  great  majority  of  the  hearings  on  the 
woman  suffrage  and  temperance  questions,  and  here  have  been  heard  many  of  the  leading  speakers  of 
the  land  upon  these  topics. 

The  many  legislative  investigations  of  recent  years  have  here  been  conducted.  Among  them  may 
be  mentioned  the  Tewksbury  investigation,  under  Governor  Pmtler'ji^eTsTSnal  direction,  in  1883;  that 
into  alleged  bribery  in  connection  with  water  gas  legislation,  in  1884;  the  charges  in  connection  with 
the  sale  of  the  State's  interest  in  the  New  York  &  New  England  railroad,  and  the  appointment  of  a 
receiver,  in  1884;  that  into  alleged  bribery  in  connection  with  the  bill  to  incorporate  the  town  of 
Beverly  Farms,  in  1887  ;  and  into  alleged  improper  influence  upon  legislation  in  connection  with  the 
charter  for  an  elevated  railroad  for  the  West  End  Company,  in  1890;  the  charges  against  the  Bay  State 
Gas  Company,  in  1893  ;  and  the  investigation  by  the  joint  special  committee  on  the  condition  of  the 
unemployed,  in  1894. 

The  "horse-shoe"  table  in  the  distance,  about  which  the  committees  sit,  was  used  by  the  Governor's 
council  when  that  body  had  ten  members  instead  of  eight  as  at  present. 


ROOM   NO.   18. —COMMITTEES    ON    AGRICULTURE,  AND   ON   PUBLIC    SERVICE. 


NEAR   VIEW    OF   FLAGS    IN   DORIC    HALL,  HISTORICAL   CANNON   AND    STATUE    OF 

WASHINGTON. 


OFFICE    OF   THE    SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. 
On  the  left,  picture  of  COL  ( ).  1'.  Mitchell,  1875-85  ;  on  the  right,  Col.  John  Morrissey,  1859-74. 


ROOM    OF   COMMITTEE    ON    FINANCE,    EXPENDITURES    AND    PAY    ROLL. 


OFFICE    OF    THE    AUDITOR. 


PRIVATE    OFFICE    OF    THE    AUDITOR. 


THE    STATE    TREASURER'S    OFFICE. 


PRIVATE    OFFICE   OF   THE    STATE   TREASURER. 


LEGISLATIVE    DOCUMENT    ROOM. 


COAT    ROOM    OF   THE    HOUSE. 


THE    LEGISLATIVE    POST   OFFICE. 


HOUSE    READING    AND    SMOKING    ROOM. 


ROOM    OF   THE    CLERK    OF   THE    HOUSE. 


THE  HALL  OF  THE  HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES. 

In  this  room  the  Governors  and  Lieutenant  Governors  are  always  inaugurated,  and  here  are  held 
all  joint  conventions  of  the  Senate  and  House  for  the  choice  of  LTnited  States  senators,  etc.  Among  its 
famous  visitors  have  been  President  Grant,  Vice-President  Wilson,  Secretary  Belknap,  Secretary  Robeson, 
Secretary  Delano  and  Postmaster  General  Jewell,  Monday,  April  19,  1875,  when  they  were  given  a 
reception  by  the  House.  The  same  guests  were  also  received  by  the  Senate  on  the  same  day.  Kit 
Carson  was  received  here  but  a  short  time  before  his  death. 

Queen  Kapiolani,  of  Hawaii,  was  tendered  a  reception  by  the  House  in  1887.  She  was  accom- 
panied by  Gen.  Dominis,  her  husband,  Princess  Liliuokalani,  who  afterwards  became  queen,  and  other 
distinguished  guests. 

Ex-President  R.  B.  Hayes  presided  over  the  prison  convention  held  here  in  1888.  In  1853  the  last 
constitutional  convention  in  the  State  was  held  here,  and  among  its  members  was  Daniel  Webster. 


NEAR   VIEW    OF    SPEAKER'S    AND    CLERK'S    DESKS    AND    REPORTERS'    GALLERY 


VIEW    FROM    REPORTERS'  GALLERY  OF   HOUSE,   SHOWING  THE   FAMOUS   CODFISH 

IN   THE   DISTANCE. 


LOBBY    BETWEEN    SENATE    AND    HOUSE. 


THE    SENATE   CHAMBER. 

The  musket  on  lh:  left  bears  this  inscription: — "The  first  Firearm   captured  in  the  War  for   Independence."    The   musket  on  the  right   is 

thus  inscribed: —"  This   Firearm  was, used  by  Capt.   John    Parker  at  the  Battle  of  Lexington,  April   19,  1775.     The  drum, 

sword  of  an  infantry  officer,  Hessian  helmet  and  musket  are  trophies  of  the  battle  of  Bennington,  as 

the  document  framed  below  testifies,  as  follows  : 


COMMONWEALTH   OF    MASSACHUSETTS. 
SIR:  Boston,  December  5,   1777. 

The  General  Assembly  of  this  State  take  the  earliest  opportunity  to  acknowledge  the  receipt  of  your  acceptable  present  —  the  tokens 
of  victory  gained  at  the  memorable  battle  of  Bennington.  The  events  of  that  day  strongly  mark  the  bravery  of  the  men,  who,  unskilled  in 
war,  forced  from  their  intrenchments  a  chosen  number  of  veteran  troops  of  boasted  Britons  ;  as  well  as  the  address  and  valor  of  the  General  who 
directed  their  movements  and  led  them  on  to  conquest.  This  signal  exploit  opened  the  way  to  a  rapid  succession  of  advantages  most  important 
to  America.  These  trophies  shall  be  safely  deposited  in  the  archives  of  the  State,  and  there  remind  posterity  of  the  irresistible  power  of  the 
GOD  of  Armies,  and  the  honors  due  to  the  memory  of  the  brave.  Still  attended  with  like  Success,  may  you  long  enjoy  the  rewards  of  your 
grateful  Country. 
BRIGADIER  GENL  JOHN  STARK.  JEREMIAH  POWELL,  rresdl  of  the  Council. 


SENATE   CJ.OAK  AND    READING    ROOM. 


ROOM  OF  THE  CLERK  OK  THE  SENATE. 


ROOM    OF  THE    PRESIDENT    OF   THE    SENATE. 


K<>OM    NO.  2.  — SENATE    COMMITTEE    ON    JUDICIARY 


ROOM    NO.  3.  — COMMITTEES  ON    FISHERIES    AND    GAME,    AND    ON    INSURANCE. 


ROOM  xNO.  4. —  COMMITTEES  ON  HARBORS  AND  PUBLIC  LANDS,  AND  ON  STREET  RAILWAYS. 


ROOM    NO.   5.  — COMMITTEES    ON    MERCANTILE    AFFAIRS,   AND    ON    PRISONS. 


ROOM    NO.  6. —COMMITTEES    ON    ROADS    AND    BRIDGES,    ON   COUNTY    ESTIMATES, 

AND    ON    FEDERAL   RELATIONS. 


ROOM    NO.  7.— COMMITTEES    ON    PARISHES  AND  RELIGIOUS    SOCIETIES,  AND  ON  TREASURY 


BLUE  ROOM.  COMMITTEES  ON  TOWNS,  AND  ON  LABOR. 

It  is  also  used  for  large  hearings  on  other  subjects,  when  the  Green  room  is  not  available,  and  for  caucuses 

if  the  Green  Room  is  in  use  at  the  same  time. 


ROOM    OF    THE    MESSENGERS    OF   THE    HOUSE. 


ROOM    OF   THE    MESSENGERS    OF   THE    SENATE. 


PUBLIC    DOCUMENT    ROOM. 


OFFICE   OF   THE   TAX    COMMISSIONER. 


ROOM   OF   THE   STATE   BOARD   OF   PRISON   COMMISSIONERS. 


ROOM   OF   STATE    BOARD    OF   LUNACY    AND    CHARITY. 


THE    ENGINE    ROOM. 


RESTAURANT. 
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public  have  satisfied  "  the  inner  man.'' 


VIEW    FROM    THE    CUPOLA   TO   THE    WEST. 


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VIEW    FROM    THE    CUPOLA    TO    THE    EAST. 


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